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New Prehistoric Whale Species Discovered in Australia
8/18/2025
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- A new prehistoric whale species, Janjucetus dullardi, has been identified on an Australian beach.
- This species, measuring under ten feet, existed approximately 25 million years ago and had distinctive bulbous eyes and sharp teeth.
- The first specimen was discovered by amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard in 2019, who will celebrate its naming with a fossil party.
